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RF-602 Transmitter suddenly stopped working.

 
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Mar 08, 2011 21:56 |  #1

Did anyone else have this problem? They worked fine the last time I used them. I just left them in the bag since then and now my transmitter isn't working. I've tried taking out and putting in the battery (which shouldn't be out because I got it less than a month ago and clicked it under 1000 times). My receivers are still flashing, so I'm assuming they're all still working. I tried changing it to channel 0 (default) and channel ALL, but it still doesn't work. I don't even see a light when I press the button on the transmitter. Does anyone know how to fix this? I seriously bought the set just around a month ago, and it'd suck if it just stopped working for no reason.




  
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Mar 08, 2011 22:38 |  #2

Replace the battery. The batteries that ship with these things barely have a charge on them.


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Mar 08, 2011 22:43 |  #3

BrandonSi wrote in post #11984911 (external link)
Replace the battery. The batteries that ship with these things barely have a charge on them.

Really? I swear in the manual it says their battery is good for up to 40k clicks. Do you know if these batteries can be found at a local Rite-Aid or CVS?




  
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Mar 08, 2011 22:44 |  #4

Yeah, CVS should have them.. I think they're CR2 batteries.. Cost like $8 for one, but they might only have 2-packs.


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This problem is reported frequently, and users are confused because the LEDs will still flash red & green with inadequate batteries. ... But once you change the batteries, the problem goes away.


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Mar 08, 2011 23:05 |  #6

edmyloo wrote in post #11984676 (external link)
Did anyone else have this problem? They worked fine the last time I used them. I just left them in the bag since then and now my transmitter isn't working. I've tried taking out and putting in the battery (which shouldn't be out because I got it less than a month ago and clicked it under 1000 times). My receivers are still flashing, so I'm assuming they're all still working. I tried changing it to channel 0 (default) and channel ALL, but it still doesn't work. I don't even see a light when I press the button on the transmitter. Does anyone know how to fix this? I seriously bought the set just around a month ago, and it'd suck if it just stopped working for no reason.

Make sure that the battery contacts are not bent weird, and are making good contact with the battery. I have had trouble with the receivers and the battery contacts many times.

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Mar 08, 2011 23:08 |  #7

If you store the transmitter in your bag, the transmitter button could easily get squished and run down the battery. I always remove the transmitter battery to prevent this.


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Mar 08, 2011 23:45 |  #8

Went to CVS and bought a new battery. x.x 10 freaking dollars.
But seriously, I can't believe I didn't think of the battery sooner. Silly me..
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